Marc Shulman

The primary focus of therapy and counseling is to overcome a mental health challenge, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and other common ailments. Those disorders are thoroughly stressful, negative events that cause sadness, tension, and similar negative emotions.
But a fulfilling life is not...

I have been working as a Long Island psychologist for many years, offering therapy and couples counseling to those throughout the area. I’m also often faced with a problem – I sometimes meet potential clients that ask me specifically what type of therapy I offer them. They’re looking for me...

Facts, alternative facts, and fake news. We live in a time where arguments are everywhere, whether they are political discussions, relationship fights, or high intensity banter between friends. The internet has made it easier than ever to engage in large scale discussion on everything from whether...

Obsessive compulsive disorder. Major depressive disorder. Post traumatic stress disorder. In the field of psychology and psychotherapy, diagnoses are one of the ways that we provide a service to many of our patients. Much like seeing a general doctor for an illness, it helps to have a specific...

The fear of flying is one of the most common phobias in the world today. Despite significant research evidence that says you’re safer on a plane than you are in a car, the fear of flying is far more common than the fear of driving. Some people experience severe anxiety when on a plane. Others...

Superstitions are these underlying beliefs that certain actions or issues can “curse you.” Some of the most well known superstitions are being cursed by breaking mirrors, walking under ladders, or having a black cat cross your path at night.
Many people have superstitions that they also...

Narcissism has been in the news a lot lately. Several famous individuals – including Kayne West, Donald Trump, and Mariah Carey – have been frequently referred to as narcissists, due to many different behaviors, including:
Demanding
Grandiosity
Reaction to Threats
Whether or not...

Any psychologist – on Long Island or elsewhere – will tell you that narcissism is one of the most fascinating, but sometimes the most problematic behavioral issue out there. In psychology, narcissism is often reviewed with intense interest, and a popular reason for that interest is because...

One of the most common misconceptions about extroverts and introverts is that extroverts get energy from social interactions, while introverts prefer silent reflection alone. This is not at all true. Introverts, statistically, enjoy social interactions as much as extroverts, spend a considerable...

Human beings are a social species. There is ample evidence that social support and connection with others can help you stay healthier, live longer, and find more life satisfaction. For those that struggle with social phobia, or have a hard time feeling connected to others, there are many reasons to...